The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water (2010)
Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.
Director: Andy Dunn
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Elton John as Self |
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Leon Russell as Self |
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Bernie Taupin as Self |
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T Bone Burnett as Self |
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Danny Hutton as Self - Three Dog Night |
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Tony King as Self |
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Caleb Quaye as Self |
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Mark Radcliffe as Narrator |
| Sound | Andy Dunn | Sound |
| Editing | Sam Hollingdale | Colorist |
| Sound | Jim Shreim | Sound |
| Sound | Ric Clark | Sound |
| Camera | Andy Dunn | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Ric Clark | Camera Operator |
| Production | Andy Dunn | Producer |
| Directing | Andy Dunn | Director |
| Camera | Jim Shreim | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Diana Sedgwick | Archival Footage Research |
| Editing | Philip Windeatt | Archival Footage Research |
| Production | Mark Cooper | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Graham Portbury | Online Editor |